Scheduling Guidelines

Each academic year consists of thirteen 4-week blocks. Guidelines for scheduling are listed below and are intended to provide a well-rounded internal medicine experience with flexibility to meet individual residents training goals.

Categorical residents will complete a consultative rotation at WFBMC in all six of the following subspecialties: Endocrinology/Gastroenterology/Infectious Diseases /Pulmonary/Rheumatology/Renal. These rotations provide both outpatient and inpatient consultation experiences.

Hem/Onc and Cardiology outpatient are required for Primary Care and are considered elective rotations for categorical residents.

Residents participating in the 8 week ambulatory block may apply to receive credit for a consult block in a subspecialty (usually Endo, Rheum or Allergy). This decision will be made on a case by case basis after consultation with the Associate Program Director for Subspecialty Medicine and the relevant subspecialty consult block director. Residents should inquire about this in advance.

Community-Based Experiences & Other Self-Styled Electives (including international electives) based on the individual learner's needs

EBM and Medical Systems/Systems Improvement

Vacation:

Preliminary interns receive six days of vacation over Christmas or New Year's and two other weeks of their choosing (during ambulatory rotations or the ED rotation). In addition, preliminary interns complete the year on June 23 to transition to their advanced training program.

Categorical interns receive six days of vacation over Christmas or New Year's, and 2 other weeks of their choosing (during ambulatory rotations or the ED rotation). Categorical Residents complete the program on June 25 of their HO-3 year to allow time to prepare for job or fellowship transitions.

HO2 and HO3 residents receive six days of vacation over either Christmas or New Year's and three additional weeks each year (1 week during an Elective and 2 weeks paired with HO3 Board Study or HO2 night float).

Disclaimer: The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and SHOULD NOT be relied upon as a substitute for sound professional medical advice, evaluation or care from your physician or other qualified health care provider.